Phuket Sandbox: All tourists to wear location tracking wristbands

[Sundown]

Ridiculous and apart from being tracked like a criminal that's a sign that most media brainwashed people would recognize as "infected person".

[Pravda]

I was scrolling really slowly, trying to guess hw many laughing emojis was there going to be. My prediction was 36, but saw only 11. Come on guys, we can do better!

[bolt]

At my current location we have to wear a wrist tracking device for 10 days when we arrive, even if we’ve been vaccinated, so it’s not a new idea

 

For tourists,

 

I cannot imagine anyone coming to Thailand for a vacation right now, it’s not about the measures it’s about the situation with the pandemic. Traveling to another country for a vacation is totally irresponsible, people wanting to go because they need a break should be locked up when they return home.  

 

Thailand has to restart the tourism income somehow, this scheme will give them a good idea about the winter months, so it’s a good test(Bubble or Sandbox)

Edited June 17, 2021 by bolt

[simon43]

So exactly how much are the Thai authorities paying these tourists to come to Phuket?  Because no one in their right mind would pay out 1 baht to go through these rules and procedures.

 

If they really want tourists, then the authorities should pay all hotel quarantine costs and any medical/hospital costs if the tourist gets infected with Covid-19.

 

These Thai authorities really haven't got a clue!

[J Town]

1 hour ago, NCC1701A said:

the actual models used are a suppository device.

 

not wristbands.  

And will it include a bushy tail? THAT might attract certain tourist types.

[Deli]

20 minutes ago, ChipButty said:

Stick your hand in a bag of ice

 

Or go scuba diving... Moto Cross might work as well ????

[kotsak]

1 hour ago, toolpush said:

I hope I can get one next time I arrive. Be great fun to put it through various torture tests like in the old Timex Watch commercials.

Try the hammer test first ????

[smedly]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

Other requirements include proof of health insurance covering treatment for COVID-19 up to $100,000, confirmation of hotel booking, and a negative PCR taken no more than 72 hours before departure.

 

Tourists included in the Phuket Sandbox scheme will then need to take another COVID-19 test after six days, before taking a third test on day 13 prior to them being given permission to leave the island and travel to other areas of Thailand.

this really bothers me

 

Fully vaccinated foreigners getting tested 4 times within the space of 16 days and yet the Thai population who are not fully vaccinated go around freely untested and unchallenged 

 

what is wrong with these people - don't they see what they are doing 

[BobinBKK]

1 hour ago, KarenBravo said:

They really don't have a clue how Westerners think, or how this tracking bracelet will be received.

I can see people arriving in Thailand and blankly refusing to wear them.

We don't like authoritarianism and this action exemplifies it.

This is a pretext to requiring "ALL FOREIGNERS" in Thailand to wear a tracking device. In that case you can color me gone!

[schlog]

Why not do it in a propper way? Chains! Phuket the hub of prison island!

[kotsak]

1 minute ago, smedly said:

this really bothers me

 

Fully vaccinated foreigners getting tested 4 times within the space of 16 days and yet the Thai population who are not fully vaccinated go around freely untested and unchallenged 

 

what is wrong with these people - don't they see what they are doing 

“Father forgive them, they know not what they do.” (Luke 23:24)

 

These guys have lost the plot, they have dug themselves so deep in this paranoia and now they don't know how to get out of it.

[wendyfromoz]

are they waterproof

[ChipButty]

My wife thinks all farang should be made to wear one all the time

[chalawaan]

What is this fresh Hell, a "Papillon" escape from Devils Island adventure theme park?

[hansgruber]

2 minutes ago, ChipButty said:

My wife thinks all farang should be made to wear one all the time

I'd divorce my wife if she came out with dumb stuff like that. 

[smedly]

51 minutes ago, sqwakvfr said:

Important detail is "how much for the tracking bracelet if the tourist loses it or fails to return it?'.  5,000, 10,000 Baht???  Or will the bracelet be a graduation gift for passing the "Sandbox" not a quarantine that is a quarantine?  

would you really want to wear one of these after someone else wearing it for 14+ days - I assume they will be reused - I have seen some of the disgusting habits certain tourists get up too - I assume these devices are made in China

[ChipButty]

6 minutes ago, hansgruber said:

I'd divorce my wife if she came out with dumb stuff like that. 

I cant afford to get divorced 

[Walker88]

Don't know if they've chartered any large aircraft to bring in all the 'tourists', but if it's not too late they might want to look at Cessna-152s or Piper Cubs.

 

Should be plenty of room in those for all who want to come.

[JonnyF]

The wearer is sure to get a lovely response from the locals once they see this on the wrist. Come to Phuket and be treated like a leper.

 

I wonder if these will be mandatory as well?

 

[lanng khao]

1 hour ago, NCC1701A said:

the actual models used are a suppository device.

 

not wristbands.  

I'd get mine in sideways.

[simon43]

Good fun to pop your 'live' tracking device in the post to that lab in Wuhan... ????

[Ventenio]

OMG.....If I saw falang wearing a bracelet...I would RUN!!!!

 

Massages.........I want the bracelet to record audio.   video might make me lose my lunch.  lol.    If over 1 hour, I want the cops to investigate.

 

Every day a Thai (1%, not all) makes an exaggerated movement back if I get close to that 2 meter distance.   hilarious.  

 

Imagine if I was wearing the bracelet!!!!   The scarlet bracelet!!!

 

Hold on, are idiots paying for this?  Is this their vacation?  OMG

[asiam110]

I was holding out to see what the "improvements" would be.

 

I could never have imagined this, this is pure comedy gold, hold my beer style.  RIP Thailand.

Edited June 17, 2021 by asiam110

[ChipButty]

2 minutes ago, asiam110 said:

I was holding out to see what the "improvements" would be.

 

I could never have imagined this, this is pure comedy gold, hold my beer style.  RIP Thailand.

Does that mean you are not coming?

[CANSIAM]

In line with the tracking waterproof wristbands for Phuket arrivals, a special secured free flight and tour of the Bangkok Remand Prison is also in the works........

[Somtamnication]

I would attach it to my 16 year old chihuahua and they can watch him going back and forth to the water, food, bed, pee etc all day long. How is that for my quarantine.

 

These people have no clue on what they are doing since the 2nd. wave. Very sad for the locals.

[Pravda]

3 minutes ago, asiam110 said:

I was holding out to see what the "improvements" would be.

 

I could never have imagined this, this is pure comedy gold, hold my beer style.  RIP Thailand.

 

How long have you been living in Thailand?

[Chelseafan]

Just so that I am clear

1. Supply proof of vaccine
2. Apply for visa
3. Complete COE registration
4. Covid insurance of at least 100,000 dollars
5. Register SHA+ hotel (which will be overpriced)
6. Arrange flight directly to Phuket (which will be overpriced)
7. PCR test 72 hours before I leave UK
8. Possible PCR test on arrival
9. Load up tracking app on phone
10. Wristband to track my every move
11. Two PCR tests during my 14 day stay on Island (at my own cost)
12. Entertainment venues closed
13. Tracked by facial recognition
14. Large fines for breaking rules (not sure what they are but will try to mindread when I get there)
15. Unable to visit other islands, (Phi Phi, Coral etc)
16. Wear mask at all times (Even when I am asleep on the beach??)
17. No alcohol on beach.
18. No alcohol with my meal
19. 10 day quarantine on arrival in UK

Or

1. Fly to Portugal.
2. Enjoy holiday
3. Fly home

 

Edited June 17, 2021 by Chelseafan

[lanng khao]

14 minutes ago, simon43 said:

Good fun to pop your 'live' tracking device in the post to that lab in Wuhan... ????

That will be fixed on when arrival, if you try to leave the island before the 14 days it will be detonated snake plisken style.. just call me snake.

[kotsak]

4 minutes ago, lanng khao said:

That will be fixed on when arrival, if you try to leave the island before the 14 days it will be detonated snake plisken style.. just call me snake.